The Vols still haven’t figured out Rupp Arena, where they win around once per decade. But one of the lingering effects of Tennessee’s rise under Bruce Pearl has been UT’s ability to beat Kentucky in Knoxville.
In the last ten years, Tennessee is 5-4 against Kentucky at Thompson-Boling Arena. It’s a remarkable accomplishment after going 3-10 against the Cats at home in the previous 13 seasons, especially considering Kentucky’s own rise under John Calipari. As we prepare for another showdown with Kentucky tomorrow, here’s a look back at the last ten years in Knoxville:
2007: Bernard’s Jersey Retirement
Tennessee’s all-time great, who lost once to Kentucky then won the next five in a row, returned to have his jersey retired and the Vols didn’t disappoint.